A new study has found sobering effects of weed on teenage brains. While more teens are staying away from marijuana across the country, the drug is still used by one in five kids in New York, according to a New York Impact Report from November 2025. And though some purport the substance can improve mood … Read more
At 1 p.m. on a warm spring Thursday, a crowd spills onto the sidewalk at Melrose and Western in Los Angeles — long one of the city’s more commercially undesirable intersections, but today an epicenter of cool. Influencers and the casually affluent, purse dogs in tow, they’re here for jamón serrano y queso arepas, coconut … Read more
Boca Raton just broke ground on its first new office building in nearly two decades, a sign the city once synonymous with retirement living is making a play for the region’s high-end business tenants. The Aletto, a 140,000-square-foot property rising near Mizner Park, will offer concierge service, a rooftop restaurant — and a test of … Read more
After more than five years without a new office tower, Fort Lauderdale is finally breaking its dry spell. The city has watched from the sidelines as its neighbors — Miami to the south and West Palm Beach to the north — pushed ahead with glassy skyscrapers for Wall Street transplants during the post-COVID boom years. … Read more
Forged in fire. For decades, Fire Island Pines, the historic gay community located on the edge of the barrier island, has been a reliable haven for gay men who hop on a ferry to let loose every summer. But as another sweltering season of debauchery kicks off, the community is currently being shaken up like … Read more
Talk about a parenting headache. When Kellie Whitehead’s teen son showed interest in nicotine pouches because he had seen them on TikTok and in the mouths of his favorite Premier League players, Whitehead decided to pop one with him. A smoker for about 30 years, the UK-based PR consultant was floored by the side effects. … Read more
Researchers say they have sparked an “exciting” breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease by developing a drug to prevent the build-up of toxic proteins in the brain. “This research is taking promising steps towards a new one-of-a-kind therapy which targets tau, a damaging protein in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s, preventing it from clumping … Read more
Gird your loins… that’s all. A sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada” is reportedly en route. Aline Brosh McKenna, the screenwriter behind the hit 2006 film, is reportedly working on a follow-up project, according to multiple reports. While the original cast hasn’t been confirmed to return yet, the rumored plot description hints that both Meryl … Read more
Martin Mull, a musician and actor best known for his work in comedies like “Clue,” “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” died Thursday after struggling with an unknown illness, his family announced. He was 80. “I am heartbroken to share that my father passed away at home on June 27th, after a valiant fight against a long … Read more
Man versus machine? If kids had to pick, humans might be out of luck. Children are more inclined to trust machines than adults and may, as a result, learn better from bots, according to recent research. In a new study published in Computers in Human Behavior, a team evaluated 118 children aged 3 to 6 … Read more
Ed Werder is out at ESPN — again. Werder announced the end of his 26-year run with the Worldwide Leader with an X post Thursday, with the tone indicating it was not a mutual decision. The network previously laid him off in 2017 before he returned in 2019. “For 26 years, I’ve had the privilege … Read more
A new study suggests a link between greater fluoride intake in pregnancy and toddlers with behavioral problems. Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride — a mineral found naturally in water in varying amounts — later were more likely to experience temper tantrums, headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and symptoms linked to autism, according … Read more
Every second counts. Mel Robbins, a best-selling author, personal development coach and motivational speaker, is revealing a simple move that she says will transform you from a chronic procrastinator to a model of productivity. Robbins recommends you invoke “The 5 Second Rule” whenever a task looms and you feel anxious, loafish, or distracted. Start counting … Read more
A new survey has found the average parent has to come up with four new activities daily to keep their children entertained. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents found four in 10 parents always or often struggle to find ideas to keep their kids entertained. The study found 4 in 10 parents struggle to come … Read more
A new study has found parents are deeply concerned about their child’s academic and character development before they turn 5 years old. The poll of 2,000 parents of children ages five and younger found 59% are concerned about their children’s academic and character development, citing concerns about whether their children will learn to play fairly … Read more
This is giving business trips a whole new meaning. People are turning to psilocybin to help them climb the career ladder — and making a vacation of it by attending cushy retreats, sometimes dropping magic mushrooms with coworkers or their bosses in the hopes of doing “conscious business.” “What people are looking for is to … Read more
Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child’s brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. The research, published Friday in the journal Nature Communications, is said to be the first study to provide evidence of the direct impact of serotonin, a … Read more
Scientists in Brazil are developing the first vaccine against cocaine addiction. The potentially miraculous jab, named Calixcoca, is designed to trigger an immune response that blocks the drug from reaching the brain — which then stops addicts from getting high, reportedly helping users break the cycle of addiction. A research team from the Federal University … Read more
You can’t learn street smarts while confined to a classroom. A recent survey by OnePoll.com revealed school trips build development skills for children, such as confidence, independence and organization. “Children need to experience a range of situations and contexts in order to fulfill their developmental needs,” clinical psychologist Angharad Rudkin told The Mirror. The survey asked … Read more
Summary: In the olfactory bulb, levels of oxytocin rise and peak when new neurons incorporate themselves into neural networks. The findings shed new light on adult neurogenesis and brain plasticity. Source: Baylor College of Medicine Learning a new task, mastering a musical instrument or being able to adapt to the constantly changing environment are all … Read more